Geely’s Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV is heading for Spain, touting 4x4 drive and up to 130 km electric range. The brand aims to undercut rivals on price and specs as it enters a crowded European field.
Geely has set its sights on Spanish roads with the Monjaro EM-i, a plug-in hybrid SUV that puts a claimed 130 km of electric range and all-wheel drive at the center of its pitch. The company is banking on this mix, plus a sharp price, to unsettle a segment where Skoda Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008 have held ground for years.
Early numbers show momentum: Geely logged 2,434 registrations in Europe in just a few months. The Monjaro EM-i, scheduled for its Paris Motor Show debut, steps up as Geely’s new global flagship in the D-SUV class. Instead of squeezing in a third row, the model sticks to five seats and a 562-litre boot, betting that space and comfort will win over buyers who don’t need seven seats.
Geely has officially confirmed that the Monjaro EM-i will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, 2026, at stand D12 in pavilion 7.1, alongside the EX2, EX5, and STARRAY EM-i.
Under the skin, the Monjaro EM-i rides on the GEA-Evo platform, built for new energy vehicles and designed to maximize cabin space and safety. The EM-i Super Hybrid system uses a rear electric motor to deliver all-wheel drive, with a combined output of 235 CV and 250 Nm of torque. For most daily trips, drivers can stick to electric mode. The gasoline engine only steps in after the battery’s 130 km range is spent, at least according to Geely’s initial claims.
But here’s the rub: AutoNext points out that the 130 km figure is based on the NEDC cycle, not the stricter WLTP standard. The actual certified electric range for Europe could end up lower once homologation wraps up. Geely and Paris Motor Show materials confirm the GEA-Evo platform and GEEA 3.0 electronic architecture, but the final European specs for power, battery size, and range remain under wraps. Until Geely publishes official certification data, all preliminary numbers are just placeholders.
Full technical specs, equipment details, and final pricing are still missing. Market watchers expect the Monjaro EM-i to land below 40,000 euros with promotions, echoing the aggressive pricing seen with the Starray EM-i. The SUV’s name nods to Africa’s highest peak, and Geely’s slogan «Peak Within. Drive Beyond» signals the brand’s ambitions for Europe.
Export versions of the Monjaro EM-i have been reported with a 29.8 kWh battery, 340 hp, and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.8 seconds, while other publications mention up to a 40 kWh battery and 170 km of electric range; however, these figures likely pertain to different markets or specifications and should not be conflated with the European version.
In China, the same vehicle goes by Geely Xingyue L, but the Monjaro EM-i is being pitched as a global player. It’s not just European and Korean brands in the crosshairs—new Chinese entrants like Jaecoo 8 and Omoda 9 are also in the mix, along with Lynk & Co 08 and EBRO S800/S900.
The Monjaro EM-i arrives as the European car industry faces shifting ground. The EU’s combustion engine ban has hit delays, as reported by regulatory sources, leaving the plug-in hybrid segment in a holding pattern between old and new tech. Geely’s move signals a bet that buyers still want electric flexibility without giving up all-wheel drive or interior space.
Geely will pull the wraps off the Monjaro EM-i at the Paris Motor Show, where final specs and pricing are expected. Until then, the SUV stands as a calculated move: a long-range plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive, aimed at Spanish and European buyers who want more than a basic electric runabout.
